TRAFFIC ALERT:Beginning March 23rd at 7AM, North Third Street at the Corman Railroad crossing will be closed for maintenance. Please click here for alternative detour traffic plans prepared by the RJ Corman Railroad company.

Welcome to Bardstown!

Bardstown has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America, one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, and included in the book A Thousand Places to See Before You Die. Bardstown is the second oldest city in Kentucky and is home to Federal Hill, the inspiration for the state song, "My Old Kentucky Home." We are very proud of our heritage, yet we are a progressive community.